Cardiovascular surgery treats selected conditions of the heart, arteries and veins. An operation is considered after diagnosis, assessment of individual risk and comparison with medical or catheter-based alternatives. MPGCARE coordinates records and appointments at Medical Park and Liv Hospital in Türkiye; the receiving hospital’s physicians make clinical decisions and confirm the team, technique and service scope.

The following conditions and procedures describe possible clinical pathways, not services available at every center. Tests are selected for the individual; robotic, minimally invasive, hybrid and complex operations require specific center and surgeon confirmation.

Heart surgery: conditions and operations

Vascular surgery: arteries, veins and access

What We Do

Consultation reviews symptoms, examination, existing diagnoses and treatment. ECG, echo, imaging and blood tests are chosen to answer specific questions; angiography and surgery are separate invasive steps with their own indication and consent. A surgeon, cardiologist and other relevant specialists assess operative benefit, alternatives and individual risk, including bleeding, infection, rhythm problems, stroke, organ injury and death.

Which surgical method is appropriate for me?

The team considers anatomy, disease severity, heart function, prior operations, frailty, other illnesses and your preferences. A smaller incision, off-pump approach or robotic system is not automatically safer or better. Ask why the proposed method suits your case, whether a standard/open approach may be needed and whether the named surgeon and center routinely perform it.

Confirm the center, team and clinical scope

Before travel, confirm the hospital and surgeon, exact procedure, available equipment, anesthesia and intensive-care team, blood-bank support and the response plan for complications. Ask whether catheter or hybrid procedures need another specialist. Written clinical planning should describe the operation, prosthesis/graft when relevant, associated procedures, hospital reviews and follow-up responsibilities.

Which records should I prepare?

Send dated cardiology and surgical summaries, ECG, echo reports and original available images, angiography/CT/MRI DICOM files, previous stent/valve/graft details and discharge reports. Include current medicines/doses, anticoagulants, allergies, kidney/lung disease, diabetes, prior stroke and current symptoms. MPGCARE confirms a secure submission channel and translation needs; the hospital decides whether tests must be repeated.

Hospital stay, accompanying person and early recovery

ICU and ward needs and discharge timing depend on the operation, baseline health and recovery; no fixed stay or rapid recovery is promised. Confirm monitoring, wound care, mobilization, rehabilitation assessment and who reviews unexpected symptoms. Check visitor/companion rules separately for ICU and ward, room arrangements, interpreter needs and whether an adult caregiver is needed after discharge. Discharge does not itself mean fitness for international travel.

Who decides whether I can travel?

The treating surgeon/cardiologist assesses medical stability and fitness for the proposed road or air journey, both before arrival and after treatment. Ask for a written travel plan; ongoing complications may delay travel. Airlines may require medical clearance/MEDIF and approve oxygen or assistance separately. Confirm route, mobility, caregiver/escort needs and a contingency plan; MPGCARE coordinates arrangements but does not grant medical clearance.

Preparation and follow-up in your country

Only the receiving team provides individual written fasting, medicine and anesthesia-preparation instructions; never stop anticoagulants or diabetes medicines yourself. Before leaving, obtain the operation/discharge report, medication plan, wound/activity guidance, warning signs and review schedule. Agree on a local cardiologist/vascular specialist, cardiac rehabilitation and who reviews echo/vascular imaging; mechanical valves may require ongoing INR monitoring, while grafts/devices require appropriate surveillance.

Urgent symptoms versus a routine appointment

New or persistent chest pain, severe breathlessness, fainting, sudden severe chest/back/abdominal pain, stroke signs or a cold painful limb require urgent local care. After surgery, worsening breathlessness, major bleeding, new neurologic symptoms or rapid deterioration need emergency assessment; fever, draining/red wounds or increasing swelling require prompt contact with the treating team. Do not wait for an international appointment or transfer.

Goals and long-term care

Surgery may improve selected symptoms or reduce particular risks, but results vary and further procedures can be needed. Continue the individualized medication, rehabilitation and risk-factor plan. Confirm how complications, an inadequate result and future reviews will be managed; no cure, permanent result or guaranteed recovery is offered.

Contact MPGCARE to organize your records and request a cardiovascular surgery assessment tailored to your situation.

Medical information sources: NHLBI / NIH · ESC / EACTS · Society for Vascular Surgery · UK Civil Aviation Authority